Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Coupe (1956 – 1959) – Specifications & Performance

1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Coupe Technical Specifications

Model Year	1956 – 1959
Built At	Stuttgart, Germany
Body Stylist	Erwin Komenda
Coachbuilder	Drauz
Price $	$3,695
Predecessor	1956 Porsche 356A/1600 Speedster
Successor	1960 Porsche 356B/1600 T5 Roadster
Engine	Type 616/2 Air Cooled Flat-4
Position	Rear Longitudinal
Aspiration	Natural
Valvetrain	Pushrod OHV
Fuel Feed	Dual Solex 26 VFJ Downdraft
Displacement	1582 cc / 96.54 in³
Bore	82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Stroke	74 mm / 2.9 in
Compression	8.5:1
Power	74 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	86 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm
Specific Output	47.77 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight	69.52 bhp per tonne
Body / Frame	Steel Body over Steel Tub Chassis
Driven Wheels	RWD
Wheel Type	Steel Slotted Discs
Front Tires	5.60×15 Sport
Rear Tires	5.60×15 Sport
Front Wheels	F 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in
Rear Wheels	R 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in
Steering	VW Worm & Nut
F Suspension	VW Parallel Trailing Arms, Boge Telescopic Dampers, 15mm Anti-Roll Bar
R Suspension	VW Leading Arms w/Torsion Bars, Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers
Curb Weight	863 kg / 1900 lbs
Wheelbase	2101 mm / 82.7 in
Front Track	1306 mm / 51.4 in
Rear Track	1272 mm / 50.1 in
Length	3950 mm / 155.5 in
Transmission	VW 4-Speed Manual
Top Speed	109 mph
0 – 60 Mph	~13.5 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile	~25.0 seconds